CNBC Economy / Updates

• Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008 July 17, 2026
  Import prices were up 0.3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere.
• World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says July 15, 2026
  The latest edition of the Fed's Beige Book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth.
• Wholesale prices unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June on big drop in gasoline July 15, 2026
  As with consumer prices, the index benefited from easing energy costs, particularly as oil fell due to the brief pause in tensions between the U.S. and Iran.